Circular migration Statistics and policies from a Swedish perspective Stefan Lundgren Statistics Sweden New York 2013

2009 The Swedish government gave a Parliamentary Committeee the task to map Swedish circular migration and to identify factors that influence peoples ability to migrate Statistics Sweden was assigned to provide statistics on the measurable migration

Statistical definition persons that on last of December 2009 lived in Sweden and in migration purpose had crossed the border at least two times during the period 1969-2009.

Foreign born circular migrants (with at least 3 moves) by region of birth. Living in Sweden 2009 3 % 7 % 41 % 18 %

Foreign born circular migrants (with at least 3 moves) by region of birth. Living in Sweden 2009

Foreign born circular migrants by number of moves

WIN – WIN – WIN SITUATION Origin country Migrant Destination country

Suggested policy changes Facilitate circulation for all migrants! Scholarship activities for students from third country should be extended Family members to a person who has been granted residence permits for studies should be able to be granted work permit International students should be able to be granted residence permit during 6 months after finished studies Swedish authorities should offer counseling and support to entrepreneurs from developing countries who wishes to start a business in their country of origin

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